Sustainability and Information Systems in the Context of Smart Business: A Systematic Review

Abstract

In recent years, calls have increased for adherence to standards that ensure sustainability, including the global initiative presented by the United Nations with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure a more sustainable future. Achieving these goals is extremely important, as institutions have sought to integrate technology, especially business intelligence, into their operations to ensure their achievement. This study aims to provide a systematic literature review of the intersection of information systems and sustainability in business intelligence. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology was utilized to select high-quality studies from various databases, including ScienceDirect, IEEE Xplore, and Scopus, to be included in this review. The methodology resulted in 32 studies taxonomized into four main categories covering different aspects of the intersection of information systems and sustainability. This study discusses integrating information systems and sustainability in various sectors, such as tourism, health, urban, and other sectors, with different technologies, such as Blockchain, IoT, Industry 4.0, and other innovations. Moreover, the information system types implemented to support sustainability practices in different domains are highlighted.

Keywords

• sustainability
• information systems
• smart business
• business intelligence
• sustainable development goals